Booktalk guidelines

 

The first and most important element to a good Booktalk is to read the book thoroughly and critically. Feel free to highlight, underline or make separate page references on note cards.

A Booktalk is a response, not a report. It’s:

• Personal
• Emotional
• Descriptive
• Reflects your likes and dislikes as a person and as a reader
• Focuses on one or two elements of the book

Think about what you want to say. A good Booktalk makes one strong point, a “takeaway” that listeners can remember.

• Keep it short! A good Booktalk is never much longer than 2 minutes.  It absolutely cannot exceed 3 minutes.
• Describe the plot in one or two sentences. Don’t explain everything and don’t give away the best parts of the story – make your audience want to read the book! 
• Is there an image or passage that captures why you loved the book?” Describe or paraphrase.
• Have a strong opening; set the stage. This can be done with a question, or a strong statement. For example, “It’s not easy being short.” (Booktalk for Summerball) Or, “Are you a patriot? Would you do almost anything your country asked of you?” (Booktalk for The Boy Who Dared).
• Plan a strong ending; leave your audience begging for more. “This edge of your seat mystery-adventure will keep you guessing until the very last page.” (Closing for I.Q. Independence Hall). Or how about, “Will this terror ever stop? Is it the real Ronny talking to him? And why is he going to Bayou Malpierre?” (Closing for The Haunting of Derek Stone). Avoid, “If you really want to know what happens…,” and “I really like (love) this book.”
• If using a prop is appropriate, it will engage the audience immediately.
• Make eye contact with various members of the audience,
• Rehearse out loud with someone or in front of a mirror at least twice before presenting to a group.
• Have fun and smile!

Compartiendo los escritos de los estudiantes

 

Cuando los estudiantes comparten sus escritos, ellos empiezan a pensar en sí mismos como autores y valorizan sus pensamientos.

Algunas ideas de las formas en que los estudiantes pueden compartir sus escritos:

• Leyéndolos en voz alta durante la clase.
• Presentar sus trabajos en concursos de escritura.
• Hacer un libro y mostrarlo en la biblioteca de la escuela.
• Leer sus escritos en reuniones de la escuela.
• Crear una actividad de lecturas para los abuelos.
• Hacer grabaciones de audio o video de sus escritos.
• Diseñar un poster con sus escritos.
• Contribuir a un periódico local.
• Compartir en forma de una representación de títeres y de clase a través de antologías. 

La escritura puede ser compartida con grandes audiencias, grupos pequeños o uno-a-uno. 

 Fuente: By: Joanne, 3rd-4th Grade Teacher: Fargo, North Dakota

Dé rienda suelta a la imaginación de sus estudiantes

 

Un evento familiar, presentado por Scholastic Book Fairs, donde la artesanía y unión familiar son parte importante de la actividad, consiste en que los estudiantes y sus familiares transformen un libro de Klutz, totalmente en blanco, en un invaluable tesoro familiar, haciendo uso de algunos materiales sencillos, como pegamento, tijeras, papel, etc.

El evento Klutz Build a Book ofrece múltiples ventajas para las comunidades de la escuela:

• Aumenta la participación de la familia y ayuda a construir comunidades
• Fomenta la creatividad y promueve el amor a los libros
• Traspasa las barreras de lenguaje y nivel de aprendizaje
• Ayuda a enriquecer y profundizar en cualquier plan de estudios
• Obtiene beneficios para la escuela.

Es una gran actividad familiar que además de ser divertida, fácil y gratificante, desarrolla un amor de la lectura que puede durar toda la vida.

Para adquirir los “Klutz Build-a-Book kits”:

• Las escuelas públicas pueden hacer uso de los fondos de Titulo I
• Buscar un comercio que desee patrocinar la actividad
• Solicite ayuda a su PTA o la PTO
• Puede incluirlo en la lista de deseos de su clase, durante la su Feria del Libro
• Puede utilizar los beneficios de su Feria del Libro, para adquirir los kits necesarios para su grupo

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/experience/klutz.asp

Students Types, and their wants to read

In schools across America, different types of students roam the hallways. Enticing them to read more requires exposure to books they’ll want to devour.

Artist (Creatavia Expressicus)

• Profile: Artists enjoy anything creative and can usually be found painting, drawing or writing.
• Interests: Music, art, poetry, and captivating books that celebrate creativity like; “Lily Browm’s Paintings”

Dude (Extremeus Cowabungus)

• Profile: Dudes are daring and spontaneous. They have no fear. They seek adventure, thrills, and action.
• Interests: Skateboarding, biking, theme parks, and fact-filled adventure books like Dinosaur Cove.

Fact Fanatic (Nonficti Fanaticus)

• Profile: Lovers of facts, stats, trivia, and real-life stories. Fat Fanatics are intrigued by how things work and exhibit high levels of curiosity.
• Interests:  Science, the mechanics of things, and nonfiction books like Spiders and Animals of Africa.

Girly Girl (Curiosum Fanciosa)

• Profile: Energetic and curious. Girly girls enjoy dressing up and going to parties. They are eager to gain and show off new reading skills.
• Interests:  Playing with friends, tea parties, and reading about fanciful characters like Fancy Nancy.

Leader (Popularus Extracurriculi)

• Profile: Enthusiastic, active, and involved. They project confidence, will take charge to solve a problem, and are eager to help those in need.
• Interests:  Extracurricular activities, volunteering, and inspirational stories like Elijah of Buxton.

Perfectionist (Perfect Meticulli)

• Profile:  Highly organized and meticulous. They set high standards and like things to go according to plan. They have aspirations and dream big.
• Interests:  School band, doing their best, and humorous books like A crooked Kind of Perfect.

Scholar (Academia Intelligustrum)

• Profile:  Well read and studious. They love learning, achieving, and doing well on tests. For entertainment, they love stories with lots of twists.
• Interests:  Science fairs, science fiction, and thrillers like Found: The Missing: Book 1.

Super Gamer (Reluctum Lectorum)

• Profile:  Enjoy playing video games or watching TV, but avoid books and homework. They are often referef to as reluctant readers.
• Interests:  Movies, comics, winning prizes, and hot new concepts like The 39 Clues.

The Shy One (Conservata, Introvata)

• Profile:  Introverted with a pleasant nature. Shy ones often worry and sometimes lack self confidence. They live vicariously trough books.
• Interests:  Damily, pets, and books with positive message like Hooray for Reading Day!

Thinker (Thinkus Solitarica)

• Profile:  Deep and thoughtful. Thinkers enjoy getting lost in a good book. They especially like stories about legendary creatures.
• Interests:  Magic, animals, daydreaming, and exiting adventure books like The With Giraffe.

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/experience/preview/2008FallPreviewk6.asp

ACTIVIDADES.-

Durante la Feria del Libro en su escuela, identifique los tipos de lector en sus estudiantes, involúcrelos, el club de lectura puede ayudar a identificar el tipo de lector que hay en sus compañeros y encontrar los libros que les interesen.

Pueden crear los personajes prototipo y permitir que el resto del grupo se identifique con cada cual.

Artist (Creatavia Expressicus)

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/experience/preview/2008FallPreviewk6.asp

Dude (Extremeus Cowabungus)

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/experience/preview/2008FallPreviewk6.asp

Fact Fanatic (Nonficti Fanaticus)

http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/experience/preview/2008FallPreviewk6.asp

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